Factory-Reconditioned Milwaukee 2410-82 M12 12-Volt Cordless 3/8-Inch Driver/Drill Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this drill after my second old wonderful 9.6 volt Makita, which is no longer made, finally died.I chose this Milwaukee based on several excellent reviews on independent sites, viewing with caution one comment that says the drill bit can fall out.This tool is VERY light.Even lighter than expected.Amazingly so. And there is no wobble at all in the bit.So far so good.But what is it with the bit falling out?I am up on a ladder, outside, with the bit racheted in very tightly, testing out the drill when suddenly, between drilling, I look down and with no warning I have no bit.Climb down, look in the grass, no luck.I know the lawnmower will find it, and hopefully not put out someone's eye with the lost bit.Is this a flaw or is it a design on purpose to prevent over torqueing or something?Does anyone know?I will update this after I talk to Milwaukee.Also, in reading the manual (yes, i read the manual first!) it says this "heavy duty drill driver" (that's what the manual calls it)is good for drilling small holes and installing screws such as a #6 screw with a full pilot hole.Now I ask anyone out there who has this tool or who has a different one they love and can tell me--Who needs a heavy duty drill driver to put in a #6 screw, even without a pilot hole?You can do that with a screwdriver.I will play with this for a little bit but I am afraid I may be returning it for a drill meant to drill holes more than a pilot hole for a #6 screw.
Fifteen minutes later: I am upgrading my 3 to 4 stars until I use this drill more. I love the feel of it so much I am willing to give it a chance.I spoke with Tech Support at Milwaukee, and am pleased to report the man did not talk down to a woman who likes tools!He acknowledged the issue of the bit loosening by itself and gave me a trick to overcome it.He also said that as far as the "heavy duty" nature of the drill, I should not expect to build a deck with big long lag screws without pilot holes, but that for every day drilling, I should be happy with this tool.

UPDATE: One more comment after using this tool for several projects.Get about six batteries.You will need them all on every project unless you have the charger readily accessible.

And I am not 100% confident the "trick" about keeping the bit in place really works. It seems like the bit often comes loose--usually I remember to do the extra grinding of the gears as recommended by Milwaukee (on the phone) but I still often find the bit loose or falling out altogether.

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This is a factory reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 12V Cordless M12 3/8-in Drill/Driver - 2410-82, (2) 12V M12 Lithium-Ion Batteries, 30-Minute Charger, Carrying Case

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